7 Hostess Gift Ideas for the Holidays

If you're lucky enough to be invited to celebrate the holidays at the home of a good friend or loved one, a gift for the host would be the perfect way to express appreciation and guarantee a second invite!

Who wouldn't like some Scandi style on their kitchen countertop (above)? I'm reaching for my pepper grinder almost on a daily basis, and to enjoy one that looks more like a midcentury modern minimalist sculpture would perhaps elevate my cooking beyond a weeknight chili mac. Stockholm Salt & Pepper Grinder via Food 52.

The perfect gift for the fan of the Broadway show, Hamilton. (I love this craze for all things Colonial America--have you watched the fantastic dramatic series, Turn: Washington's Spies? Addictive!). Dueling Shots Hamilton & Burr via Fishseddy.

Pigs in a blanket on these cute couple pairings plates anyone? Dapper Animal Plates via West Elm.

Another product where both form and fuction are married in a beautiful design cast in warm brass. Cheers! Jigger via Poketo.

Tie this around a bottle of wine and you've got a gift for your host that will cheer and delight... Woodland Office Party Towel via Anthropogie.

Aren't these gorgeous? Love the gold edging and at a great price. Agate Coasters via Etsy.

For the season of sweets, the new cookbook from the legendary Yotam Ottolenghhi (and dessert partner in crime Helen Goh) is full of artful inspiration with recipes that include star anise and rose water (yum!), via Amazon.

Enjoy the holidays! What's your go-to hostess/host gift?